Stefanie Ann Martinez

Stefanie A. Whitlatch (Martinez) passed away March 1, 2016. She was born In Denver Colorado on November 7, 1981 to parents Beth A. Pettis and John J. Karpovich III. Stefanie attended and graduated from Arvada High School. She married Dirk Martinez and together raised children Dirk and Katiann Martinez. Stefanie loved being a mom and devoted her time to raising her children.

Stefanie is survived by her parents Beth and John (Christine), her step father Brent Pettis, her brothers Steven Whitlatch, Chad Southard, and Jason Southard. Her Grandparents, Brent's father Dale Pettis, John's mother Virginia Karpovich and is now reunited with Grandparent's Sherri Trefz and John Karpovich II. Stefanie was a proud aunt who is survived by many nieces and nephews.

Stefanie was a generous soul, always giving to others when needed, and had a passion for garage sales and thrifting! She will be remembered for her love of cooking and having friends and family together bonded by food. Smells of cookies baking through a home will be a remembrance of Stefanie and her smile.

Services for Stefanie will be Saturday April 2, 2016.

Service begins at 11:00 - 12:00 pm followed by a potluck for friends and family until 3:00pm

at the Arbor House, 14066 W. 32nd Ave., Golden CO